Devin Joseph, 36, has elected to be tried by a Supreme Court Judge sitting with a jury. His preliminary inquiry is scheduled for Nov. 7, 2022 in Smithers, and the continuation of the trial is scheduled for Nov. 8 and 9.
Joseph was arrested on Aug. 30 by the North District Major Crime Unit for the death of Pietro Adamo, and he is being charged with one count of Manslaughter.
The incident occurred on Oct. 12, 2020 when Houston RCMP responded to a report of an assault. Adamo, who was 54 years old, was found just after 8 p.m. when Houston RCMP officers were called to the parking lot of a residential apartment complex in Houston where they discovered Adamo suffering from life-threatening injuries.
Adamo was quickly taken to hospital for treatment where his condition was described as critical and where he succumbed to his injuries.
Joseph first appeared in court on Aug. 31, 2021 in Vanderhoof.